Service disruptions
The Service Disruptions webpage shares information about disruptions on our campuses that could affect users of all abilities to access services. Building, construction, roadway and transit notifications are listed. This information is provided as a service to the community.
Please note that full details are not always available at the outset of a situation. Information and updates are posted as received. All general disruption posts are sorted by timeframe. Urgent notices such as power outages or snowfall information are posted at the top.
If your building is currently not accessible, please visit the Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about what to do during disruptions to the workplace.
On this page:
COVID updates
UM COVID-19 Updates
- Posted: April 21, 2020
- Timeframe: April 21, 2020
- Location: Entire Campus
- Description: Operations and Maintenance updates regarding COVID-19
Fort Garry/Bannatyne Campus
- Posted: June 11, 2020
- Timeframe: June 10, 2020
- Location: Entire Campus
- Description:
Fort Garry Campus Domestic Water Systems
Limit water consumption for less used Fort Garry campus buildings
The University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus buildings have been primarily closed for the past few weeks and months. With a prolonged closure, some under utilized water systems could result in discoloured, foul smelling, stagnant water due to a lack of water flow and the water sitting in the galvanized pipes.
It is highly recommended that any buildings that have not been used routinely over the past few months make limited use of the water for consumption. As a precautionary measure, many of the water dispensers in low use buildings were disabled or signed “Out of Service” to avoid inadvertent use.
Bannatyne Campus has remained flushed and in use for the majority of the shutdown, so is considered to be an acceptable quality and operational.
If building occupants experience discoloured or foul smelling water, they are recommended to take the following actions:
- Avoid using the water at this time.
- Bring water from home or purchase bottled water for consumption.
- Do not use discolored water for any purposes that require clean water (e.g., preparing food and beverages, laundry).
- Follow the City of Winnipeg guidelines for discoloured water https://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/water/discolouredfaq.stm.
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Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Customer Service Desk at 204-474-6281 or http://umanitoba.ca/campus/physical_plant/adminss/maintreq.html
During COVID-19 there is restricted access to U of M facilities. Please contact John Dodd at EHS to discuss any sensitive equipment that needs to be checked on and how we can do that in a safe manner with the fewest people coming onto campus. John Dodd B.A., CRM, CBCP, CRSP, Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Cell: 204-290-4631, Office: 204-474-9083, Email: john.dodd@umanitoba.ca
Building and construction notices
UPDATED: St John’s College
- Posted: September 29, 2020
- Last updated: March 30, 2021
- Timeframe: October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2021
- Location: Chapel – Exterior south stairs
- Categories: Building/Service Access
- Description:
Friday, October 2nd to Thursday, December 31st, 2020, the exterior stairs south of St John’s College Chapel will be replaced, see photo. Please use alternate stairs north of the residence building for this period.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Andrew Lovatt, 204-298-2639, andrew.lovatt@umanitoba.ca
University Crescent – Steam Line Repair
- Posted: January 20, 2021
- Timeframe: January 19, 2021
- Location: University Crescent – Northbound between Ellis and Animal Science Buildings
- Categories: Construction
- Description:
A steam line is under repair on northbound University Crescent between the Ellis Building and Animal Science/Entomology. See attached map (PDF). Traffic in the area is narrowed to one lane around the construction site. Steam may be visible at times. Please note that this is not smoke.
Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes at (204) 996-5489.
Isbister Building
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Posted: April 9, 2021
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Location(s): Rooms 231, 231A, 231 cor, 231A cor, 231B cor, 231C cor
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Timeframe (est): Monday April 12th to Friday, June 4th, 2021 – Monday to Friday - 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM
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Category: Supply, Return and Exhaust Fan Shutdown
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Overview: Monday April 12th to Friday, June 4th, 2021 – Monday to Friday - 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Supply, Return and Exhaust Fans AHU1 and AHU2 will be shut down nightly for abatement.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager, 204-228-4664.
Armes Building
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Posted: April 9, 2021
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Building(s):Armes Building
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Location(s): Armes Corridor - 100 Level including all Lecture Theatres
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Timeframe (est): Monday April 12th to Sunday, May 16th, 2021
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Category: Access Shutdown
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Overview: Monday April 12th to Sunday, May 16th, 2021 due to abatement work, there will be no access to Armes Corridor 100 on level 100 (see link for details). Stairways within the corridor are also closed. Alternate access is available via level 200, directly above. During this duration all lecture theatres in Armes will be closed with no access.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Jason Kasper, 204-223-7189.
Dentistry
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Posted: April 15, 2021
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Location: Entire Building
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Timeframe: April 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Category: Electrical Panel Identification
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Overview: : Please be advised Physical Plant Staff will be entering rooms to identify and relabel electrical outlets and equipment to meet current Canadian Electrical Code standards.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078 or 204 230-2258
BMSB
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Posted: April 20, 2021
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Location: Level 300 & 745 Bannatyne Entrance
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Timeframe: Tuesday, /04/20/2021 - 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
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Category: Generator Load Test
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Overview: : Please be advised as part of the BMSB emergency generator exhaust repair the generator will be load tested Tuesday, /04/20/2021 - 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. Caution should be used when entering or exiting the 745 Bannatyne Entrance and depending on your location in the building you may experience a slight audible disturbance while the generator is running. No power loads will disrupted during this test.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green 204-272-3078 or 204 230-2258
JBRC
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Posted: April 20, 2021
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Location: Level 500, 600, 700, 800 Lab & CAC Areas
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Timeframe: Wednesday, 04/21/2021 from 8 :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m..
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Category: Vacuum Pump Annual Maintenance
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Overview: Please be advised the JBRC vacuum pump serving labs and animal holding areas from level 500 to level 800 will be shut down Wednesday April 21, 2021 from 8 :00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for annual maintenance. The vacuum serving the CHRIM Dental Suite will not be affected.
Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green 204-272-3078 or 204 230-2258
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